APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS – ABA THERAPY

What is Applied Behavior Analysis? Behavior analysis focuses on the principles that explain how learning takes place. Positive reinforcement is one such principle. When a behavior is followed by some sort of reward, the behavior is more likely to be repeated. Through...

VERBAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY

What Is Verbal Behavior Therapy? Verbal Behavior Therapy teaches communication using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and the theories of behaviorist B.F. Skinner. By design, Verbal Behavior Therapy motivates a child, adolescent or adult to learn language...

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

What is AUTISM? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and...